Reforms in england Flashcards
1815-1830 - which political group dominates
conservatives
starting from 1815, people start pushing for____
suffrage
What are some main problems
corn laws, lack of voting, terrible conditions
Which great prime minister comes and takes over england
robert peel
what did robert peel do?
gave voting rights extended franchise (right to vote) to most middle class males
which ppl couldnt vote
women and poor
early to mid 1800s
conservatives were composed of ___
liberals:
Workers dont belong to any party since they cant vote
land owners
the urban bourg
factory act of 1833
child labor laws in textile industry
1833 also abolished ___ in biritish empire
slavery!!
which politician fought for abolition of slavery
william wilberforce
1842- mines act
restricted children in mines
anti corn law league against nobility
who are against it
bourg and workers
1846 peel repeals corn law!! what does it show
why do industrialists and bourg want corn law repealed
power of the bourg. and industrialists
they want the poor to b able to work lots!
1848 ten hours act
if u work 10 hours in factory u get overtimes
other reforms
started modern police since more crime
